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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.85, 15,247.48 and 6,013.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.85, 15,247.48 and 6,013.11 is: 8,298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.85 : 15,247.48 = 6,013.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.85/15,247.48 = 6,013.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.85x = 15,247.48 × 6,013.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.85x = 91,684,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,684,774.46/11,048.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.13

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